Solina acquires U.S. based Advanced Food Systems

(January 15, 2025 – Paris, France) Solina, a prominent global player in the food industry  specializing in savory food solutions, has acquired U.S. based Advanced Food Systems, Inc. (AFS), marking another milestone in its North American growth journey. The deal was finalized  upon signing and AFS’ leadership team and 40 employees will join Solina USA. 

Located in Somerset, New Jersey, AFS is a leading supplier of custom dry seasoning solutions  for food manufacturers, with expertise in providing customized ingredient systems for a variety  of applications including meat and poultry products, frozen foods, sauces, and marinades. 

“With AFS, Solina has acquired a company with a complementary business, industrial strategy,  and operational practices,” said Anthony Francheterre, CEO of Solina. “Like Solina USA, AFS  combines market and consumer insights with culinary expertise, R&D infrastructure, and  innovation to support and guide its customers with unique value-added services in ingredient  flavor and function.”  

AFS is Solina’s third acquisition in the U.S. and the first in the northeast, helping Solina USA  broaden and strengthen its geographic presence and bringing the company closer to many of its  customers in the region. Solina now has four sites in the U.S.: California, Illinois, Nevada, and  New Jersey. 

“This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our ability to deliver greater value to  our customers,” said Michael Marks, President of Solina USA. “AFS’s strengths in product  functionality, such as improving performance, efficiency, and yields, perfectly complement  Solina USA’s expertise in flavor. Together, we will offer a comprehensive range of high-quality,  cost-effective functional and flavor solutions that address our customers’ needs more  effectively than ever before.” 

For more information, please contact:

Solina USA: Michael Marks
[email protected]

Solina North America: Mark Duffy
[email protected]

Solina Global/Europe: Alexander Wyckstandt
[email protected]

About Solina

Solina is a leading global partner for the food industry, foodservice, QSR (quick- service  restaurants), and nutrition sectors, designing tailor-made ingredient solutions that contribute  to the creation of food that is good in every sense of the word; good for people, good for the  planet. With 43 production sites and numerous local R&D centers close to its customers,  Solina combines culinary and technical expertise that enables the company to design  innovative food solutions excelling in taste, functionality, and nutrition. Headquartered in  France, the company counts more than 4000 employees, production facilities in 19 countries, and serves clients in more than 75 countries. Solina’s majority shareholder is Astorg, an  independent private equity firm.  

For more information, please visit:
www.solina.com

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